The Great Talbot County Loop: An Introduction
For generations, travelers have arrived in the nation’s capital to explore and savor a uniquely American city. After a few days of patriotic fun, they amble into the countryside to find the yin to D.C.’s big city yang, making a loop around the Chesapeake Bay through rural Maryland and Virginia.
Talbot County occupies a place of honor along that well-trodden path, hugging the edge of the Chesapeake Bay like a child embracing its mother. It’s here, on the Great Talbot County Loop, that you’ll find the best of the Chesapeake culture and cuisine, much of it bound together by a ribbon of backroads that string together the small-town pearls of Easton, Oxford, and St. Michaels. A 13-mile sidetrack puts you in an authentic working waterman’s village.
Each town within the Great Talbot County Loop offers its own distinct character and timeless appeal. Each serving as a vibrant stop on this loop tour, creating a journey that whispers tales of colonial grandeur, maritime heritage, and the tranquil beauty of the Chesapeake Bay.
